William Butler

United States Representative from South Carolina (1759-1821)
Person human Q1549279
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William Butler

Summary

William Butler is a human[1]. Born in Prince William County[2], he… he was born on December 17, 1759[3]. He passed away in Saluda County[4]. He died on November 15, 1821[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Butler was born in Prince William County[2].
  • William Butler died in Saluda County[4].
  • William Butler was born on December 17, 1759[3].
  • William Butler died on November 15, 1821[5].
  • William Butler is buried at Butler Family Cemetery[8].
  • Among William Butler's spouses was Q136694235[9].
  • A child of William Butler was Pierce Mason Butler[10].
  • A child of William Butler was William Butler[11].
  • A child of William Butler was Andrew Butler[12].
  • William Butler held citizenship in United States[13].
  • William Butler's professions included politician[6].
  • William Butler held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[14].
  • William Butler held the position of member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[15].
  • William Butler held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • William Butler held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[17].
  • William Butler held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[18].
  • William Butler held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[19].
  • William Butler is recorded as male[20].
  • William Butler's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • William Butler was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[22].
  • William Butler's family name is recorded as Butler[23].
  • William Butler's given name is recorded as William[24].
  • William Butler's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[25].
  • William Butler's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[26].
  • William Butler's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

William Butler's place of birth was Prince William County[2]. He was born on December 17, 1759[3].

Career and Affiliations

William Butler worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[14], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29] and member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[15].

Personal Life

William Butler was married to Q136694235[9]. Children include Pierce Mason Butler[10], a politician[30], 1798–1846[31], of United States[32]; he[11], a politician[33], 1790–1850[34], of United States[35]; and Andrew Butler[12], a politician[36], 1796–1857[37], of United States[38]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[22].

Death and Burial

William Butler died on November 15, 1821[5]. He passed away in Saluda County[4]. Burial took place at Butler Family Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

William Butler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was William Butler born?

Born in Prince William County[2], William Butler…

Where did William Butler die?

William Butler passed away in Saluda County[4].

Who was William Butler married to?

William Butler's spouses include Q136694235[9].

What did William Butler do for work?

William Butler worked as politician[6].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Member of political party Democratic-Republican Party
    Instance of human
    Occupation politician
    Sex or gender male
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